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Tea

About Tea

Tea Camellia is a hardy evergreen shrub or small tree used for making green tea, oolong and black tea, and white tea. The differences in taste, color, and aroma between these teas are achieved by varying the variety, climate, harvest, oxidation, and processing.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Camellia sinensis

Genus

Camellia

Family

Theaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

Tea plant and Tea

How to care for Tea

💦 Water

How often to water your Tea

Tea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Tea in your home

Tea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Tea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Tea in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Tea: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Tea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Tea is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Tea →

Benefits of Growing Tea →

Common Tea Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Tea →

💦 Water Needs

Tea prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Tea Water Frequency →

Tea Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Tea Light Requirements →

Tea Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tea is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Tea does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Tea →

Best Pots for Tea →

When and How to Successfully Repot Tea →

What Are Healthy Tea Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Tea grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Tea →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Tea grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Tea Lifecycle →

Tea Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Tea →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Tea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Tea Temperature Tolerance →

Tea Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Tea →

When to Plant Tea →

How to Plant Tea →

Where to Plant Tea →

Winter Care for Tea →

Best Companion Plants for Tea →

Is Tea a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate Tea →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Tea, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.